You might get sea sick trying to mimic his motion. A no-nonsense CB who was right at the centre of everything. Most centre-backs are unassuming with their appearances, but Mexès took it to the max. Literally. Most famous for his slicked back ponytail and high bun, but still did numbers with his braided hair or the faux-hawk. Had the Italians screaming “bellisimo” at club level and the French yelling “magnifique” during international games. Before VVD’s aura forcefield, it was all about how PM governed No.10s with a gravitational pull. Hair as eye-catching as his goal catalogue. Real ones will always remember that bicycle kick in the UCL. Only a CB with this look could pull that off. We can’t forget the wrist tape for when he got to grappling your favourite strikers, either. Or the gloves and short sleeve jersey combo just to show off his tattoos. When it comes to aesthetic jewels, just know that Phillipe’s Patek is the realest. #acmilan #auxerre